The Baxter baseball team has been making a strong impression in its conference schedule, posting two victories and a single defeat over the past week. The team’s offense exploded early in several contests, setting the stage for dominant performances that left opponents scrambling to keep up.
On May 29, Baxter traveled to face BCLUW and secured a 16‑0 win that ended after just two innings because of the mercy rule. Colton Moffit was the pitcher of record, limiting BCLUW to two hits over four frames while also contributing two hits and two RBIs at the plate. The Comets erupted for seven runs in the first inning and added eight more in the second, a burst that forced the game to conclude early.
The offensive fireworks were not limited to Moffit. Hayden Burdess led the lineup with a double, a run scored, four RBIs, a walk and a hit‑by‑pitch, while Cael Wishman added a double, two runs and three RBIs. Together they helped Baxter out‑hit BCLUW 7‑2 and commit only two errors, underscoring the team’s efficiency.
A few days earlier, on May 26, Baxter met Collins‑Maxwell and pulled away with an 8‑4 victory. After building a 5‑0 lead in the first two innings, the team capitalized on three errors by the Spartans to maintain control. Pitcher Colten Damman recorded his third career save, and Wishman’s four‑run effort capped a night that saw Baxter out‑hit the opposition 7‑6.
The team’s momentum was tested on May 27 when they faced North Tama. Despite a 10‑9 loss in nine innings, Baxter’s bats remained hot, producing 18 hits and 19 runs in a game that featured 15 errors across both sides. The outing highlighted both the offensive potency and the defensive lapses that the team is working to tighten.
Standout Performances and Season Stats
Colton Moffit continues to dominate the rotation, improving to 4‑0 with a 0.44 earned‑run average. His 16 strikeouts and low ERA have placed him atop the state rankings in wins and among the top three in strikeouts and ERA for Class 1A. The collective effort of players such as Burdess, Wishman and Damman illustrates a balanced squad poised for further success.